You don’t normally consider wildfires a sign of spring in Washington state. From 2010 to 2018, 12 wildfires scorched 14 acres in the first quarter of each year. But this year, there have been 58 fires in the first three months of the year, including one in Yakima County. And for Josh Clark, a fire…

YAKIMA, Wash. — Since the 1940s, Cascade Fire & Safety has been providing equipment needed for fire safety. The company started out servicing fire extinguishers, but has since expanded to selling and servicing firetrucks, as well as offering protective gear, first aid and safety supplies throughout Central Washington. For Cascade’s current president, Mark Merritt, the…

After years of planning, waiting and searching, the Selah Fire Department has introduced its first new pumper truck in 15 years. The new vehicle replaces the department’s old 1989 pumper truck, which was out of compliance due to its open seating configuration. Now, the old truck will provide the department with a spare vehicle, which…